Data Privacy Lawyer

Bruin; Slough; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The position is based in central London, offering high-level advisory across regulatory and commercial domains, with responsibility for coordinating cross-border governance and regulatory responses within the group.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with focus on data privacy and technology
• Experience advising on GDPR, cyber security, AI and digital regulatory matters
• In-house financial services or private practice experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on Data Privacy, GDPR and data protection compliance
• Advise on Technology, Outsourcing, vendor arrangements and regulatory matters
• Counsel on AI, digital innovations and emerging technologies
• Support business and technology change projects with risk-based advice
• Address Cybersecurity, incident response and governance matters
• Advise across UK and EMEA regions, including DORA compliance
• Review commercial contracts and third-party governance

Skills

Data privacy

GDPR

Cybersecurity

AI & emerging tech

Regulatory & tech

Commercial contracts

Regulatory advisory

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Commercial & Data Privacy background

Job description

Our client a leading Global Financial Services Firm a is seeking a Legal Counsel to be responsible for Data Privacy, Digital and Technology Regulation based in the central London offices.

This will be a role at VP level and will provide strategic advice across the UK and EMEA covering a broad range of data privacy, digital, Cyber Security, AI and general Technology and commercial matters

Key Responsibilities

Providing guidance on:

• Data Privacy & GDPR Compliance
• Technology, Outsourcing & Vendor Arrangements
• AI, Digital Innovation & Emerging Technologies
• Business & Technology Change Projects
• Cybersecurity & Incident Response
• EMEA Regional Coverage advisory across the business
• Commercial Contracts
• Third Party Governance , DORA review and advice

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Lawyer with a Commercial and Data Privacy Background
• Experience in Data Privacy , GDPR, IT & Cybersecurity
• In-house financial services or Private Practice experience